Nov. 17, 2016

7th Annual Buckles & Bangles

Nita Francis, Darlene Newsom, Phil Francis and Doug Aitken

Buckles & Bangles, UMOM’s fundraising dinner with a Western vibe, raised $320,000 to provide programs and services to homeless families. Suzanne Pearl and Carol Warner co-chaired the Oct. 28 event at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. Three hundred ninety guests attended this seventh annual event.

The evening honored Nita and Phil Francis with the Heart for the Homeless Award for their commitment and dedication to UMOM and Midwestern University as its Five Star Corporate Partner.

Dave Pratt served as emcee for the evening, and auctioneer Letitia Frye guests bidding in the live auction, especially when it came time to auction an adorable Maltese mix puppy donated by the Arizona Humane Society.

Following dinner, guests danced to the music of the band Mogollon.

PHOTOS COURTESY UMOM